Krathum Rai, Bangkok

Krathum Rai (Thai: กระทุ่มราย, pronounced [krā.tʰûm rāːj]) is a khwaeng (subdistrict) of Nong Chok District, in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2020, it had a total population of 40,146 people.^[2]

Krathum Rai กระทุ่มราย
Khwaeng
Nong Chok Intersection, where Liap Wari meets Chueam Samphan and Sangkha Santi Suk Roads
Location in Nong Chok District
Coordinates: 13°51′14.75″N 100°51′43.42″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Bangkok
Khet	Nong Chok
Area [1]
• Total	38.132 km2 (14.723 sq mi)
Population  (2020)
• Total	40,146
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	10530
TIS 1099	100301

Its name Krathum Rai literally meaning "surrounded by burflower-trees" (Krathum in Thai). The area is considered the centre of the district. Where the important utilities and buildings are located, such as Nong Chok District Office, Wetchakarunrasm Hospital (Nong Chok Hospital), Nong Chok Park, Nong Chok Public Library, etc.

Krathum Rai is served by BMTA bus no. 131 and affiliated bus no. 1-59 (526).

References

1. Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (2021). สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563 [Bangkok Statistics 2020] (PDF) (in Thai). Retrieved 27 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
2. "Population statistics 2020" (in Thai). Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 12 October 2021.